Peugeot 206 2000 vs Audi A4 1995
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 11 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.8 | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 206 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 206 is 66 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`760 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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